November 2008

The recently concluded ’08 election yielded some record results and interesting statistics: – 44 million viewers tuned in to the presidential election on Nov. 4. – 126.3 million presidential ballots turned in – a new record. – 401,165,231 dollars raised by Barack Obama. – 171,092,489 dollars raised by John McCain. – 195 million dollars less […]

After their triumphant runs through the MAC, Eastern’s field hockey, volleyball and women’s soccer teams set their sights on national titles. Women’s soccer reached the NCAA Sweet Sixteen with victories over Wheaton (Mass.) and Rowan on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Volleyball also reached the Sweet Sixteen, plowing over their 1st and 2nd round opponents before

With the tumultuous events in the economy in the past few weeks and months, many students have begun to question how it will affect them over the next few years. If we are indeed headed into the next Great Depression, or even if we are not, what does this mean for students who rely heavily

Six months ago, I made what many people considered a radical decision to eat only a vegan, or plant-based, diet. Vegans do not consume any animal products, including meat, fish, milk, eggs, cheese, gelatin and honey. Over and over people ask me the question, “What made you decide to become a vegan?” This is usually

The Republican Party is in something of a predicament, one which is difficult to define. All that the party does know is that they are losing power and at warp speed. Some have said this is occurring because the party has abandoned its principles, that the second term of Bush has been more of a

Sophomore Nicole Burns is not your average athlete. She came into the realm of sports later than most, starting her volleyball career during her junior year of high school. “Volleyball just really clicked with me,” Burns said. At the time, their team was nothing spectacular, but just one year later, they would head to states,

After posting an 11-14 record last season, the Men’s basketball team is hungry to taste the playoffs this season. Entering his seventh season at the helm, Head Coach Matt Nadelhoffer sees differences in his team this year. These differences may result in the Eagles soaring through the MAC this season. “The difference is like night

Despite their effort, the men’s soccer team ended their playoff run in the semi-finals against Misericordia on Nov. 6. The eventual MAC champions beat the Eagles 4-2 in penalty kicks, stopping Eastern’s advance in the MAC playoffs. The Eagles finished the year at 11-7-2. Four away games highlighted the end to Eastern’s season. On Oct.

11/2: Mike Leitzel – Men’s Soccer Sophomore Mike Leitzel was recognized by the MAC Conference as the Freedom Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending Nov. 2. The center back is the second Eastern men’s soccer player to receive this honor. Leitzel led Eastern’s defense in their hard-fought wins against DeSales and

With more players on the team this year, Women’s Basketball Head Coach Katie Levis hopes “to build upon the foundation we started last season.” The team finished last season winning three out of six games, and Levis said the team is “carrying momentum over from last season into this season.” Last season ended with 11